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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Kirsten Mast #615 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Ascent and Strong Finish at High Altitude Kirsten Mast completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with a total elapsed time of 5:31:26 and an average pace of 24:48 minutes per mile over 13.36 miles. Consistently maintaining a determined pace, she began strong, landing an impressive split pace of 10:24 at Ruxton. Notably, her performance at "1.5 Miles To Go" marked a significant shift, as she improved her placement to 685th overall and 217th among females, despite the high elevation of 13,024 feet. In the final stretch, Kirsten showed resilience as the ascent became steeper and more challenging. The last 0.53 miles to the finish at an elevation of 14,061 feet saw a split pace of 37:09. Among females aged 40-44, she moved up to 54th place out of 60 at various intervals. Kirsten's ability to push through the tough final stretch and high-altitude conditions demonstrates her strong perseverance and commitment to completing the race. Maintaining a consistent effort in moderate to high elevation sections could enhance her performance in future races.